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Reading Nook

A curated collection of articles from Sage, our quarterly magazine. Discover thoughtful reporting, expert insights and stories on healthy aging, retirement security and the issues that matter across generations. Download the latest issue of Sage or visit Sage60 for fresh online features published between quarterly issues.

‘Officer down,’ but not out

Laurie White was a junior RCMP officer when an alleged pedophile shot her lower leg off. She survived and has thrived since then. Photo : Jesse Pound (photographer) and Jenn Pound and Rachel Powell (styling)   Sometimes a miracle brings family…

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Ethical investing

What is ESG and what does it mean for pension plans?   The pension and investment world has been abuzz with discussions about ESG. Headlines about a multi-trillion U.S.-dollar global market have left many to wonder: “What is ESG investing?”…

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Seeking summer safety

From heat exhaustion to backyard pool hazards, aging requires extra precautions outdoors.   Summertime may mean the living is easy, but, for older adults, it’s also potentially risky. From heat exhaustion to backyard pool hazards, aging requires extra precautions outdoors….

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Grandparents have rights, too

After a decades-long crusade to have the grandparent-grandchild relationship acknowledged in the courts, advocates have some hope they’re gaining ground.   Grandparents’ rights: It may sound like a made-up term, but, in fact, the grandparent-grandchild relationship is increasingly becoming recognized…

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Pharmacare closer

The NDP has revived it as a priority, but only cautious optimism is warranted.   Decades of reports have demonstrated the benefits of national pharmacare — billions in savings, better access to medication, fewer hospitalizations and better health outcomes. The…

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“Volunteering is something I believe in”

James D. Nicholson packed three careers into one. His knack for new challenges and ideas shows in his volunteering style, too.   Keeping up with the stages of James D. Nicholson’s career takes some focus. Over 42 years, he has…

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Phoenix problems persist

Retirees and employees alike continue to have to chase money they’re owed with minimal communication from the government side.   In engineering, redundancy means duplicating key systems in case one of them fails or is corrupted. You have a problem,…

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Meet your new seniors minister

Among other promises to improve the lives of seniors, Kamal Khera says she won’t change the defined benefit structure of public sector pension plans.   She’s only 33 years old, but Seniors Minister Kamal Khera has more relevant experience in…

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A fond farewell

In the latest issue of Sage magazine, members will find a letter from our national president, Jean-Guy Soulière.   Well, this is it. After this issue, this page of Sage will be written by another person. One of the highlights…

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One person’s treasure

Your children love the thought of you downsizing and having less home to maintain, but they fear that you’re hoping to offload all of your belongings to them.   Your talk of downsizing is both a welcome idea and a…

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From rags to vice-regal

Diplomat, lieutenant-governor and author: James Bartleman has led a life of many chapters and accomplishments.   At 82, James Bartleman can look back on a life of intense productivity. Born in immense poverty, aware through most of his life of…

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Advocacy in the time of COVID

Even during this challenging time, the Federal Retirees volunteer team is stepping up to support the Association’s mission.   Federal election campaign Even though the COVID-19 pandemic meant the 2021 federal election was like no other, Federal Retirees advocacy volunteers…

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